Tax & Regulation
Tax & Regulation | 5 Apr 17
HMRC gets tougher on APN avoiders amid Karen Millen bankruptcy
The UK tax office has taken action against 14 users of tax avoidance schemes who failed to pay controversial accelerated payment notices (APNs) since their introduction in 2014 as last week high-profile British fashion designer Karen Millen was declared bankrupt over her £6m ($7.5m, €7m) unpaid bill.
Two charged in fake death scam to claim life insurance
A woman and her son have been charged with fraud by UK police for conspiring to fake the mother’s death in Zanzibar in an attempt to claim £140,000 ($174,387, € 163,557) in life insurance.
Aus court condemns advice firm’s commission-style breaches
An Australian court has ruled against advisory firm NSG over its commission-style pay packages, which encouraged financial advisers to sell products rather than provide the best advice to clients.
Swiss regulator keeps up pressure on UBS in 1MDB investigation
Switzerland’s financial regulator is continuing its money laundering investigation into UBS Group and three other private banks in relation to Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.
North America | 4 Apr 17
Former adviser faces 20 years in jail for duping ex-Spurs star
A former financial adviser is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in a multi-million dollar fraud case involving retired San Antonio Spurs basketball player Tim Duncan.